Nets vs Pacers Preview: NBA Records, Form and Head-to-Head
Nets vs Pacers (BKN vs IND) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-10-31 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.
Records so far this season: Nets 0-4 (4 games); Pacers 2-3 (5 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.
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Nets vs Pacers game information
| Tip-off (ET) | Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Competition | 2026-27 NBA regular season |
| Away | Brooklyn Nets (BKN) |
| Home | Indiana Pacers (IND) |
Nets vs Pacers: this season’s meetings
The teams have met 1 time in 2026-27: the Nets have won 0 and the Pacers 1.
| Date | Matchup (away @ home) | Score (away-home) | Winner | Top scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25 | Pacers @ Nets | 136-109 | Pacers | Tyrese Haliburton 24; Nolan Traore 17 |
Remaining meetings this season: 1/11 Nets @ Pacers, 3/15 Pacers @ Nets.
Nets vs Pacers: season stats compared
Records and scoring come from balldontlie; shooting, rebounding and other box-score details come from ESPN (compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR). Shooting percentages are total makes divided by total attempts.
| Nets | Pacers | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-4 | 2-3 |
| Points per game | 114.2 | 115.0 |
| Opp. points per game | 124.0 | 114.8 |
| Field-goal % | 42.9% | 47.1% |
| 3-point % | 36.7% | 31.2% |
| 3-pointers made per game | 15.5 | 11.8 |
| Rebounds per game | 43.5 | 44.0 |
| Assists per game | 24.0 | 29.4 |
| Turnovers per game | 18.0 | 15.4 |
| Box-score sample | 4 games | 5 games |
Nets and Pacers: leading scorers lately
The Nets’ top five scorers over their last 4 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | 4 | 22.8 | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Julius Randle | 4 | 22.5 | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Mikel Brown Jr. | 3 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 4 | 10.2 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Nolan Traore | 4 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
The Pacers’ top five scorers over their last 5 games (games played only):
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 5 | 24.0 | 8.4 | 3.8 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 4 | 21.8 | 4.5 | 9.5 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 4 | 16.5 | 2.0 | 7.8 |
| Obi Toppin | 5 | 15.2 | 5.2 | 1.2 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 4 | 13.2 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
Brooklyn Nets: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Nets played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 20-62, scoring 105.9 points per game and allowing 115.9, for a net of -10.0. Combined scoring in their games averaged 221.8 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 20-62 | 105.9 | 115.9 |
| Home | 41 | 12-29 | 108.4 | 115.0 |
| Road | 41 | 8-33 | 103.5 | 116.8 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 3-7 | 103.4 | 117.1 |
They recorded 12-29 at home and 8-33 on the road, averaging 4.9 more points per game at home. Nets is the visiting team in this matchup. They did not qualify for the playoffs last season.
Indiana Pacers: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Pacers played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 19-63, scoring 112.4 points per game and allowing 120.4, for a net of -8.0. Combined scoring in their games averaged 232.8 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 19-63 | 112.4 | 120.4 |
| Home | 41 | 11-30 | 113.8 | 119.2 |
| Road | 41 | 8-33 | 111.0 | 121.6 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 3-7 | 118.1 | 119.7 |
They recorded 11-30 at home and 8-33 on the road, averaging 2.8 more points per game at home. Pacers is the home team in this matchup. They did not qualify for the playoffs last season.
Nets vs Pacers head-to-head last season
The two teams met 3 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Nets won 1 and Pacers won 2.
| Date | Home | Away | Score (home-away) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Nets | Pacers | 94-123 | Pacers |
| 2026-02-11 | Nets | Pacers | 110-115 | Pacers |
| 2025-11-05 | Pacers | Nets | 103-112 | Nets |
3 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.
What to watch in this game
- Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 221.8 points in Nets games and 232.8 in Pacers games last season, a gap of 11.0. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
- Fourth quarters: last season Nets averaged 25.9 points and allowed 27.6 in the fourth; Pacers averaged 26.8 and allowed 27.8.
- Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
- Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What time do the Nets and Pacers tip off?
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Is this a regular-season or preseason game?
This is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, and the result counts toward both teams’ regular-season records.
How did these two teams fare against each other last season?
They met 3 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Nets won 1, Pacers won 2. Scores: 94-123, 110-115, 103-112. That is a 3-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.
Can last season’s numbers predict this game?
Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.
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Data current as of 2026-10-31. Scores and schedule from balldontlie; team box scores and player stats from ESPN, compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.